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Polycarbonates, in primary forms

390740 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $12.9BRnk 288 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $1.82B | $3.63BSouth Korea | China
2022
Product Complexity 1.63Rnk 125 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) -8.92%Rnk 3884 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.054%Rnk 288 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polycarbonates. In 2022, Polycarbonates were the world's 288th most traded product, with a total trade of $12.9B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Polycarbonates decreased by -8.92%, from $14.1B to $12.9B. Trade in Polycarbonates represent 0.054% of total world trade.

Polycarbonates are a part of Polyacetals.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Polycarbonates  were South Korea ($1.82B), Germany ($1.26B), United States ($1.22B), Thailand ($1.12B), and Chinese Taipei ($1.06B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Polycarbonates were China ($3.63B), Mexico ($816M), India ($631M), Germany ($631M), and United States ($490M).

Ranking Polycarbonates ranks 125th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polycarbonates are most commonly used in the manufacturing of plastics such as compact discs, DVDs, and automobile windscreens. They are also used in food packaging, including for some types of yogurt and apple sauce, and in building construction, such as for the cladding and panelling of buildings and for insulating windows.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)South Korea$1.82B
Top Destination (2022)China$3.63B

In 2022 Polycarbonates were the world's 288th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Polycarbonates were South Korea ($1.82B), Germany ($1.26B), United States ($1.22B), Thailand ($1.12B), and Chinese Taipei ($1.06B).

In 2022, the top importers of Polycarbonates were China ($3.63B), Mexico ($816M), India ($631M), Germany ($631M), and United States ($490M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)Saudi Arabia$182M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)India$82.9M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Polycarbonates grew the fastest in Saudi Arabia ($182M), United States ($105M), Thailand ($46.3M), Netherlands ($23.7M), and Italy ($22.1M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Polycarbonates were India ($82.9M), Germany ($51M), Netherlands ($33M), United Arab Emirates ($31.8M), and Spain ($30.5M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Polycarbonates.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.07. This means that most of the exports of Polycarbonates are explained by 16 countries.

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Value of Exports in Polycarbonates

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)South Korea$1.62B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)China$2.57B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Polycarbonates. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Polycarbonates during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polycarbonates were South Korea ($1.62B), Thailand ($983M), Saudi Arabia ($795M), United States ($732M), and Chinese Taipei ($687M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polycarbonates were China ($2.57B), Mexico ($776M), India ($622M), Vietnam ($444M), and Hong Kong ($208M).

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Polycarbonates by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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